{"id":5185,"date":"2020-04-29T18:32:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T18:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5185"},"modified":"2020-04-29T18:38:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T18:38:44","slug":"military-exclusive-army-air-force-exchange-boosts-spirits-with-facebook-live-chats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/04\/29\/military-exclusive-army-air-force-exchange-boosts-spirits-with-facebook-live-chats\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Exclusive! Army & Air Force Exchange Boosts Spirits with Facebook Live Chats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes brings morale boost while hosting celebrities and musical guests during live segments on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving Warfighters and military families an exclusive chance to get up close and personal with Hollywood\u2019s biggest stars and rising talent.<\/p>\n

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor, is hosting celebrities and musical guests<\/a> during live segments on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook<\/a> page. Service members and families can comment during \u201cTune-In Tuesday,\u201d \u201cTune-In Thursday\u201d or \u201cChief Chat\u201d for a chance to have their questions read live.<\/p>\n

So far, Chief has caught up with Mark Wahlberg<\/a>, actor Max Martini<\/a>, country singer Scooter Brown<\/a>, country-rocker Cory Marks<\/a>, Texas country-singer Travis Smith<\/a> and rock band Islander<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe celebrity chats have been a big morale boost during the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d Reyes said. \u201cThe Exchange is giving service members and military families an exclusive chance to \u2018talk\u2019 to celebrities\u2014we read as many viewer comments as we can.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upcoming chats include Taya Kyle (widow of \u201cAmerican Sniper\u201d Chris Kyle) on April 30 and actor Mario Lopez on May 5.<\/p>\n

Facebook Friendly version:<\/strong> Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes brings morale boost while hosting celebrities and musical guests during live segments on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1lD<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 62nd<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Alesis Collins, 214-312-2320 or collinsal@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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